Project Manager

About the role

Becker Professional Education is seeking a Cross Functional Project Manager to lead product launches, major product updates, and strategic business initiatives from idea through delivery. The role involves bringing together teams across Product, Curriculum, Content Production, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Business Operations, and Customer Support to ensure everyone understands the plan, their role, and what needs to happen next. Most of the work focuses on broader product and business initiatives, with technology serving as one important part of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from initial planning through launch, establishing clear goals, timelines, milestones, ownership, dependencies, and measures of success
• Coordinate product launches and major updates across Product, Curriculum, Production, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Business Operations, Customer Support, and other partner teams
• Keep projects moving by facilitating conversations, clarifying decisions, identifying risks, resolving roadblocks, and holding teams accountable for commitments
• Serve as a neutral and trusted partner when priorities compete, scope changes, or teams need help reaching alignment
• Coordinate technology-related work by communicating business needs, opening and monitoring Jira tickets, partnering with cross-functional teams, and sharing clear status updates
• Adapt project management approach based on the size, urgency, and complexity of the work, bringing the right level of structure without creating unnecessary process

Requirements

Five or more years of experience leading cross-functional projects or programs from planning through successful delivery

Experience coordinating work across several business functions, such as Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Customer Support, Content, Production, or Technology

Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to create clarity, influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and hold stakeholders accountable

Working knowledge of Jira or a similar tool, including the ability to create or monitor tickets, understand project status, and communicate updates to stakeholders

Strong communication, relationship building, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, with the ability to remain objective and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is welcomed

PMP, CAPM, or a similar certification is preferred but not required when supported by strong project leadership experience

Experience in EdTech, education, consumer products, professional certification, SaaS, consulting, e-commerce, or another product-focused organization is also a plus

Skills

Experience with Jira or a similar tool, including the ability to create or monitor tickets, understand project status, and communicate updates to stakeholders

Strong communication, relationship building, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, with the ability to remain objective and adaptable in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Lead meaningful projects that directly support products used by accounting professionals and learners around the world

Work across the full business rather than being limited to one department or type of project

Help bring new products and major improvements to life from early planning through successful launch

Join a growing team where your project leadership, judgment, and ideas will have a visible impact

Partner with talented colleagues across Product, Content, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Support

Be part of a culture that values curiosity, teamwork, continuous learning, and finding practical ways to move work forward

Pay

Negotiable

Schedule

Full-time

Colibri Group

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and career paths to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.